How severe is CVE-2021-43949?

CVE-2021-43949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-43949 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-43949?

CVE-2021-43949 primarily affects Atlassian Jira Service Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43949?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-43949 published?

CVE-2021-43949 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-43949

CVE-2021-43949 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Jira Service Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Atlassian Jira Service Management
Published: 2022-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center allow authenticated remote attackers to view private objects via a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the Custom Fields feature. The affected versions are before version 4.21.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43949?: Affected versions of Atlassian Jira Service Management Server and Data Center allow authenticated remote attackers to view private objects via a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the Custom Fields feature. The affected versions are before version 4.21.0.
How severe is CVE-2021-43949?: CVE-2021-43949 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-43949 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-43949?: CVE-2021-43949 primarily affects Atlassian Jira Service Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43949?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-43949 published?: CVE-2021-43949 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JSDSERVER-10982

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_service_management:*:*:*:*:data_center:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:jira_service_management:*:*:*:*:server:*:*:*

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